Working as a teacher in a small, remote town dominated by religion, Astrid finds herself caught in the middle of a debate about the churchs prediction that the world will end in a week. Defending the best interests of her young students, who are scared and confused by the news, Astrid becomes a source of controversy in the town and must address her own conflicted beliefs.Real Life contains ten perfectly formed storiessingular moments of emotional intensity about the inner lives we all lead. Each story presents the moments of real life that all of us experience, stripping away defences to reveal truths of pain, joy, anger, fear, or hope.HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.